Aug. 19, 1934

Aug. 19, 1934

AP file photo

Adolf Hitler rises to the position of president of Germany. He already was chancellor, so this consolidated his power and gave him sole reign over the country. Which, of course, ended disastrously for the world as his ambitions led to World War II and the Holocaust.

Adolf Hitler rises to the position of president of Germany. He already was chancellor, so this consolidated his power and gave him sole reign over the country. Which, of course, ended disastrously for the world as his ambitions led to World War II and the Holocaust. (AP file photo)

Adolf Hitler rises to the position of president of Germany. He already was chancellor, so this consolidated his power and gave him sole reign over the country. Which, of course, ended disastrously for the world as his ambitions led to World War II and the Holocaust.